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Ministry of Railways
Shri V.K. Yadav, Chairman & CEO, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways has been conferred with the prestigious “Eminent Engineer Award for the Year 2020’
The award has been conferred for his outstanding contribution towards modernization and reforms over Indian Railways
Shri V.K. Yadav, Chairman & CEO, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways has been conferred with the prestigious “Eminent Engineer Award for the Year 2020’ by the Institution of Engineering and Technology  for his outstanding contribution towards modernization and reforms over Indian Railways.
Every year Institution of Engineering and Technology, Delhi Local Network celebrates Engineers’ Day on the 15th September to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya. On this occasion, besides technical activities the Institution also presents Eminent Engineer’s Award to distinguished Engineering personalities for their outstanding services in the field of Engineering and technology.
About Institution of Engineering and Technology :-
The Institution of Engineering and Technology  is a multidisciplinary professional engineering institution formally known as The Institution of Electrical Engineers , established 1871. It is one of the world’s largest engineering institutions with over 168,000 members in 150 countries. The Institution is celebrating glorious 150 years of existence. IET is registered as a Charity in England and Wales  and Scotland . IET Delhi Local Network is one amongst nine such networks in South Asia, which constitutes the Indian arm of the IET.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Success Rate of Ganga Action Plan
Government of India  has plan to clean the river Ganga and has launched the Namami Gange Programme in 2015 with a budgetary outlay of Rs.20,000 crore. Under this Programme, a diverse set of interventions for cleaning and rejuvenation of river Ganga and its tributaries were taken up including waste water treatment, solid waste management, river front management , maintaining continuous flow, rural sanitation, afforestation, biodiversity conservation and Public Participation etc. Namami Gange is a scientific programme and has been developed with an integrated approach based on Ganga River Basin Management Plan  prepared by a consortium of 7 IITs led by IIT-Kanpur.
A total of 364 projects have been taken up at a sanctioned cost of Rs.30,853.5 crore, out of which, 183 projects are completed. The projects are taken up along the main stem towns of river Ganga as well as on 15 tributaries namely Yamuna, Kosi, Saryu, Ramganga, Kali , Kali , Gomti, Son, Barakar, Hindon, Burhi Gandak, Banka, Damodar, Rispana-Bindal and Chambal.
Considering the need and spread of the programme, Govt. of India has further approved Namami Gange Mission –II with a budgetary outlay of Rs.22,500 crore till 2026, for ongoing and new projects/interventions.
The final estimates and funds released by Government of India and subsequently disbursed/released by National Mission for Clean Ganga during the last three financial years i.e. FY 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and for the financial year 2021-22 till 28th February, 2022 are tabulated below:-
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Financial Year
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Final
Estimates/Allocation
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Releases by Government of India to NMCG
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Disbursement/ Expenditure by National Mission for Clean Ganga
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2018-19
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2,370.00
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2,307.50
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2,626.54
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2019-20
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1,553.44
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1,553.40
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2,673.09
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2020-21
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1,300.00
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1,300.00
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1,339.97
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2021-22|
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1,900.00
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1,350.00
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1,425.75
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Total
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7,123.44
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6,510.90
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8,065.35Cleaning of river is a continuous process and Government of India is supplementing the efforts of the State Government in addressing the challenges of pollution in river Ganga and its tributaries by providing financial and technical assistance under Namami Gange Programme. The projects are now taken their paces and efforts are being made to complete the projects by their scheduled completion timelines.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Technology is positively impacting lives and empowering citizens: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that technology is positively impacting lives and empowering citizens. Shri Modi was responding to the tweet threads by Rajya Sabha MP, Shri Nabam Rebia wherein Shri Rebia have informed that Shergaon Village in Arunachal Pradesh had only 1 mobile service provider before the launch of Digital India. He further informed that now there are 3 mobile service providers here.
He also adds that earlier, for medical emergency in this village, people had to travel by road to Itanagar to visit the doctor & bring to this village. The entire process took about 3 days. Today with the help of video call the doctor & the doctor immediately guides for an appropriate treatment, all in less than 30 minutes. Furthermore he has said that the e-Sanjeevni portal has turned out to be boom for the people living in Arunachal Pradesh
Responding to the aforesaid saying of Rajya Sabha MP, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Technology is positively impacting lives and empowering citizens.”
PIB Headquarters
30th Convocation of IGNOU on 13 April
Indira Gandhi National Open University  is conducting its 30th Convocation at the Headquarters at New Delhi and simultaneously at the 53 Regional Centres located all over the country on Thursday, 13th April 2017.
(Accordingly, the convocation ceremony of IGNOU Regional Centre Trivandrum is being organized at 4 pm at Tagore Theatre, Vazhuthacaud. 1244 students in person and 754 students in-absentia are eligible to receive their Degree / Diploma certificates in the convocation.
Hon’ble Governor of Kerala, Shri. Justice  P. Sadasivam will deliver the convocation address and award the degrees to meritorious students under the Regional Centre, Trivandrum.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railway enhances Speed to 130 Kmph Along the Golden Quadrilateral & Golden Diagonal sections
A total of 2824 Kms over South Central Railway Zone is now fit to run at 130 Kmph speed
Indian Railway has started the New Year by achieving a landmark achievement by drastically enhancing the maximum speed to 130 kmph for 1,280 km length out of 1,612 Km in Golden Quadrilateral - Golden Diagonal  route.This covers the entire GQ-GD route over South Central Railway, except Vijayawada - Duvvada section, where signaling up-gradation work is in progress.
The enhanced speed limits could be achieved due to the systematic and planned strengthening of track & its infrastructure by removing bottlenecks in these sections on a fast pace. This included heavier rails, laying of 260 meters Long welded rail panels, improvement of curves and gradients among others.
Railways has utilized the opportunity of the Lockdown period and low train movement last year  to complete all necessary infrastructure up-gradation works. Based on these improvements done by the Zone, the RDSO/Lucknow conducted oscillation trials through Confirmatory Oscillograph Car Run  consisting of instrumented coaches of all classes at 130 Kmph speed during July and October last year. During this check, in addition to track parameters, other areas like Signaling aspect, Traction distribution equipment, Locomotive& coach fitness were also checked and recorded.
Accordingly, the South Central Railway zone has received sanction to enhance the maximum speed limits to 130 kmph along the following routes:
1. Golden Diagonal  Route: 744 Route Km
i. Ballarshah to Kazipet – 234 Rkm
ii. Kazipet-Vijayawada-Gudur – 510 Rkm
2. Golden Quadrilateral Route : 536 Route Km
i. Renigunta to Gooty - 281 Rkm
ii. Gooty to Wadi - 255Rkm
Already, the maximum speed limits in the High-Density Network  between Secunderabad – Kazipet  had been enhanced to 130 kmph.
As such, including both the Up and Down lines in these sections, a total of 2,824 kms has now been made fit to run at a speed of 130 kmph. This covers the entire GQ-GD route over SCR, except Vijayawada - Duvvada section, where signaling up-gradation work is in progress.
It is noteworthy that despite COVID pandemic, Indian Railways has witnessed an unprecedented growth in development of infrastructure, innovation, capacity expansion of network, freight diversification. Railways has used covid challenge as an opportunity to lay the foundation for future development and next level of traveling experience for passengers.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 528
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 197.28 Crore
More than 16 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 197.28 Crore  today. More than 16 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10408773
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|
2nd Dose
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|
10062698
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
5651858
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|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
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|
18423321
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|
2nd Dose
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|
17622504
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Precaution Dose
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10081397
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Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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36438592
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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|
22883225
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
60350797
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
48531928
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
558162422
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
500623748
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
2737512
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
203431851
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|
2nd Dose
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|
193285424
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2460277
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|
Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
127241689
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|
2nd Dose
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120712402
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Precaution Dose
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23765407
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|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1014457445
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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913721929
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Precaution Dose
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44696451
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|
Total
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1972875825
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 27th June, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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|
56
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
746
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
18386
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
191
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
1225
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
63558
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
111180
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
274054
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
39093
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
134633
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
42554
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
370026
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
158567
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
6496
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
79622
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
88785
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
5732
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
52297
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
209278
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|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
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|
205302
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
912603
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
538574
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|
Total
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|
1656479
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Mines
Ongoing Surveys by GSI in Andaman Sea and Lakshadweep
Geological Survey of India  has been exploring the India's Exclusive Economic Zone  in Andaman Sea and Arabian Sea on reconnaissance scale and observed the locales of occurrences of polymetallic Ferro-Manganese nodules and crusts enriched with Nickel concentration of 0.25%  which goes up to 0.79%. Surveys are continuing to find more occurrence of such nodules and crusts.
Polymetallic Fe-Mn Crust and Nodules in Andaman Sea: In Andaman Sea, occurrences of hydro-genetic/ diagenetic polymetallic Fe-Mn crust and nodules are found in seamounts like West Sewell Ridge , located to east of Nicobar Island and Sewell Rise , located further north close to the Andaman Back Arc Spreading Centre . Seamounts with nearly flat to undulating summits perceptible between 600 m and 1300 m water depth are enriched with occurrence of polymetallic crusts and nodules. Crusts and nodules in Andaman Sea shows average Ni enrichment of 0.25%.
Polymetallic Fe-Mn Crust and Nodules in Lakshadweep Sea: Recent survey around Cherbaniani, Byramgore, Perumul par and Bitra Par Reefs, Lakshadweep Trough, Arabian Sea brought out the occurrences of seamount associated crusts and nodules between 1200 m and 1500 m water depth along the flanks of reefs and small seamounts in the northern part of Laccadive Ridge system. Polymetallic crusts and nodules in Lakshadweep Sea show Ni enrichment varies from approximately 0.1 to 0.54%. The marine surveys are done by Marine and Coastal Survey Division  of GSI.
This information was given by Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM's departure statement before his visit to Bishkek
I am visiting Bishkek  on 13-14 June 2019 to attend the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization .
We attach special importance to SCO in promoting multilateral, political, security, economic and people-to-people interaction in the region.
India has actively participated in various SCO dialogue mechanisms since its full membership of SCO two years ago. We have extended full cooperation to the Chairmanship of the Kyrgyz Republic over the past year.
The Summit is expected to discuss the global security situation, multilateral economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges and topical issues of international and regional importance. On the sidelines of the Summit, I also plan to meet several leaders bilaterally.
On the invitation of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, I will also be on an official bilateral visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on 14 June 2019, after conclusion of the SCO Summit.
India and the Kyrgyz Republic, bound by historical and civilizational links, share traditionally warm and friendly relations. In recent times, our relations have expanded in several areas of bilateral engagement, including defence, security, trade and investment.
Apart from our discussions on the entire range of bilateral cooperation, President Jeenbekov and I will jointly address the first meeting of India-Kyrgyz Business Forum.
I am confident that my visit tothe Kyrgyz Republic will further strengthen and consolidate our cooperation with the SCO member countries and with the Kyrgyz Republic.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan appeals to Steel Industry Leaders to work towards making India Atmanirbhar,
Says Government aims to provide a level-playing field to the industries for wealth creation.
The Minister of Steel & Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has appealed to Steel industry leaders to work with transparent policies and generate employment opportunities to strengthen the country in making Atmanirbhar. He further stated that with a bouquet of policy reforms, government aims to provide a level-playing field to the industries for wealth creation. Well-laid processes and policy clarity are being designed to ensure ease of doing business.
Speaking as the Chief guest at the ICC National E-Conference on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat: Focus: Downstream Industries in Steel, Chemical and Petro-Chemical sector organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry  in association withMinistry of Steel and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, here today, Shri Pradhansaid, “Ensuring Minimum Government, and Maximum Governance will be key to enable our industries to create wealth for society. We must facilitate businesses by providing necessary infrastructure”.He called upon steel industry leaders togear up to meet domestic requirements.He said our collective efforts with resolve and co-operation will pavethe way for making of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Shri Pradhan said that country has emerged from the slowdown caused by the pandemic and multiple economic indicators are already suggesting a rebounding of Indian economy. He said there is a visible growth in the manufacturing sector, exports which were minus 6.6 in 2019, have grown by 5.3 % last month. He mentioned that Railway freight has shot up by 15%, FDI has also increased and there is increasing investments in various projects leading to positive growth trajectory. He also stated that Industry and businesses have a huge role to play in the economic recovery and self reliant India.
Talking about the Mission Purvodaya envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiwhich calls for balanced development of India with eastern India leading the way, Shri Pradhan said that Odisha will play a key role in realising Mission Purvodaya and making of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.Odisha's natural advantage in mineral resources and having large ports offer unique opportunities for industrial growth. He said both steel and petrochemical sector and their ancillary industries are uniquely poised to leverage the opportunities and further expand their footprints. The Minister emphasised that Port-led economy can be a game-changer for Odisha. He said goverment is doing massive work in inland waterways in Odisha,Paradip port has emerged as the numerouno port of India. Dhamra and Gopalpur ports are playing important roles. The minister said that industry leaders should leverage the rich mineral resources, skilled workforce and well-drawn policies of the Odisha government to excel in Steel manufacturing.
Minister of Home, Industries,Energy & MSME Odisha, Industry leaders, Chairman of IOCL, Senior functionaries of Odisha Government and ICC participated in the conference.
President's Secretariat
President of India in Gujarat; Addresses 66th Convocation of Gujarat University
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the 66th convocation of Gujarat University today  in Ahmedabad.
Speaking on the occasion, the President noted that Gujarat University is supporting many new entrepreneurs through its “Start-up and Entrepreneurship Council”. The creation of the “Council of Skill Development” is also a welcome step towards empowering students. He stated that today’s universities should give top priority to preparing their students for employability, and for self-employment and entrepreneurship.
The President said that there are many good institutions in Ahmedabad that promote a start-up culture. Recently, the Prime Ministers of India and Israel inaugurated the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology – or iCreate – in Ahmedabad. This will provide world-class facilities to young Indian entrepreneurs. The President urged students of Gujarat University to take advantage of these facilities.
Addressing the students, the President said that whatever they have received in life is not only due to their own efforts but also due to contributions from their family, well-wishers, teachers, society and the government. It is up to them to think of how they must pay back, especially to society. He urged them to think of those who had been deprived of opportunities for education and try and help their process of development.
The President said that good education should not only make students skilled but also sensitive. He said that it was natural to expect that students from Gujarat, the state of Narsee Mehta and Mahatma Gandhi, will contribute to compassion, morality and human well-being.
Click here to see Hindi Speech
Ministry of Finance
GST Revenue collection for April’ 21 sets new record
Rs. 1,41,384 crore gross GST revenue collected
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of April’ 2021 is at a record high of Rs. 1,41,384 crore of which CGST is Rs. 27,837 crore, SGST is Rs. 35,621, IGST is Rs 68,481 crore  and Cess is Rs. 9,445 crore . Despite the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic affecting several parts of the country, Indian businesses have once again shown remarkable resilience by not only complying with the return filing requirements but also paying their GST dues in a timely manner during the month.
The GST revenues during April 2021 are the highest since the introduction of GST even surpassing collections in the last month . In line with the trend of recovery in the GST revenues over past six months, the revenues for the month of April 2021 are 14% higher than the GST revenues in the last month of March’2021. During the month, the revenues from domestic transaction  are 21% higher than the revenues from these sources during the last month.
GST revenues have not only crossed the Rs. 1 lakh crore mark during successively for the last seven months but have also shown a steady increase. These are clear indicators of sustained economic recovery during this period. Closer monitoring against fake-billing, deep data analytics using data from multiple sources including GST, Income-tax and Customs IT systems and effective tax administration have also contributed to the steady increase in tax revenue. Quarterly return and monthly payment scheme has been successfully implemented bringing relief to the small taxpayers as they now file only one return every three months. Providing IT support to taxpayers in the form of pre-filled GSTR 2A and 3B returns and ramped up System capacity have also eased the return filing process.
During this month the government has settled Rs. 29,185 crore to CGST and Rs. 22,756 crore to SGST from IGST as regular settlement. The total revenue of Centre and the States after regular and ad-hoc settlements in the month of April’ 2021 is Rs. 57,022 crore for CGST and Rs. 58,377 crore for the SGST.
The chart below shows trends in monthly gross GST revenues during the October’20 to Mar’20 and April’2021.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tribute to Subramania Bharati on his 100th Punya Tithi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his 100th Punya Tithi.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said:
On his 100th Punya Tithi, paying homage to the remarkable Subramania Bharati. We recall his rich scholarship, multi-faceted contributions to our nation, noble ideals on social justice and women empowerment. Here is a speech I gave on him in December 2020.
Ministry of Defence
ADVISORY ON PREVENTION OF UNAUTHORIZED PROLIFERATION OF NEWLY INTRODUCED COMBAT UNIFORM FOR INDIAN ARMY
Indian Army has obtained Intellectual property Rights  of the design and camouflage pattern of its newly introduced Camouflage Pattern Dress. The improved combat uniform was unveiled by the Chief of Army Staff during Army Day 2022. The copyright of the design is with Indian Army for 10 years extendable by another five yrs. The above has been done to prevent unauthorized vendors from manufacturing and selling the combat pattern dress in the open market as it was posing a serious security threat for the Indian Army and the Nation as a whole.
As per orders on the subject, these uniforms will only be sold in the Unit Run Canteens of the Indian Army. Due to the IPR, the Indian Army now possesses exclusive rights to the design and can file a legal suit against any design infringement and unauthorized reproduction of this design.
In collaboration with the civil authorities and police, Headquarters Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa Area has proactively disseminated the above information to all the vendors in all states under its Area of Responsibility.